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AWARD WINNERS

It was delightful at last Thursday's Awards Evening to see so many of our pupils receive awards for their learning last year. The names of all the award winners are included in Sweyne Park Times this week. All these pupils are to be congratulated on their efforts, as are all those pupils who were nominated for awards. Most of these award winners have two important things in common. Firstly, they are really committed to their learning and persevere when tasks become more challenging; please continue to encourage your child to develop a determined approach to their learning. Secondly, most of these pupils have a really good attendance record; regular attendance is acknowledged as a particularly important contributory factor to achievement at school.

Andy Hodgkinson (Headteacher), Laura (Year 11 Outstanding Pupil of the Year) and Simon Jones (Chief Executive, Investors in People UK) our Guest of Honour

MONITORING PROGRESS

In the last three weeks all pupils in Years 7 to 10 should have brought home a letter detailing their grades for this term. Please discuss these grades with your child. Pupils should be aiming for A or B grades for effort; a C grade indicates that their effort is not sufficient for them to be achieving their best. Attainment grades should be in line (or better!) with your child's school target grade. If you have any concerns about these grades, please discuss this with your child's head of year.

We have recently completed our learning review meetings with Year 11 pupils and their families. Now that their mock examinations are completed Year 11 pupils will be working on their individual review targets. Year 10 learning reviews start on 10th December.

SUPERB ART

At Awards Evening there was a great display of the Art produced by our pupils for their examinations last year. The quality of the work on show was superb and the variety was amazing. Well done to all involved!

CROSS COUNTRY

Well done to all those pupils who took part in the District Cross Country event last week, especially those who battled to the finishing line despite injuries. They were certainly displaying persistence and determination! Particular congratulations go to Luke Webb, Rebecca Terry, Suzanne Sabbarton and Amy Webb, who all finished extremely well in their respective races. Congratulations!

Year 7

	SUBJECT AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE
	English		Jessica
	Mathematics		Joseph
	Science		Madison
	Art		RIchie
	Design & Technology
	Food		Haley
	Resistant Materials		Alice
	Textiles		Lucy
	Drama		Suzanna
	French		Hannah
	Geography		Katherine
	History		Samuel
	Music		Lauren
	Personal & Social Education		Beth
	Physical Education		Luke
	Religious Education		Ruth
	Science in Society		Aditi
	The Jade Ryan Memorial Cup Lucy Outstanding Pupil of the Year Olivia

Year 9

	SUBJECT AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE
	English		Lucinda
	Mathematics		Andrew
	Science		Clare
	Art		Sophie
	Design & Technology
	Food		Laura
	Resistant Materials		Jake
	Textiles		Emma
	Drama		Laura
	French		Jessica
	Geography		Daniel
	German		Rachel
	History		Georgia
	Music		Melody
	PSRE		Nikki
	Physical Education		Katie
	The Jade Ryan Memorial Cup Ross Outstanding Pupil of the Year James

Year 7

	EXCELLENT ATTAINMENT
	Jack Juliet Emily Harry Kya Hannah Megan Holly

Year 9

	EXCELLENT ATTAINMENT
	Alicia Ruby Samantha Freya Yasmin Callum David Rebekah

100% ATTENDANCE AWARD

Year 8

TWO YEARS
Rebecca
Kerry
Jodie

Year 9

TWO YEARS
Rachel
Robert
Megan

THREE YEARS
Eleanor
Luke

Year 8

	SUBJECT AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE
	English		Thamanna
	Mathematics		James
	Science		Charlotte
	Art		Chloe
	Design & Technology
	Food		Florence
	Resistant Materials		Lucy
	Textiles		Adam
	Drama		Jessica
	French		Katherine
	Geography		James
	German		Hannah
	History		Matthew
	Music		Ashley
	Personal & Social Education		Avril
	Physical Education		Georgia
	Religious Education		Rebecca
	The Jade Ryan Memorial Cup Thomas Outstanding Pupil of the Year Kerry

Year 10

	SUBJECT AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE
	English		Alexandra
	Mathematics		Carlotte
	Science		Yeshaswini
	Art		Bonnie
	Dance		Hayley
	Design & Technology
	Food		Emma
	Graphics		Joseph
	Textiles		Francesca
	Drama		Georgina
	French		Lucy
	Geography		Benjamin
	German		Lewis
	History		Elliot
	ICT		Nicola
	Media Studies		Laura
	Music		Jessica
	Physical Education		Natasha
	PSRE		Rebecca
	Psychology		Andrew
	The Jade Ryan Memorial Cup Matthew Outstanding Pupil of the Year

Harry

Year 8

	EXCELLENT ATTAINMENT
	Yasmin Oakley Alexandra Sophie Paul Emma Sarah-Jane Rachel

Year 10

	EXCELLENT ATTAINMENT
	Timothy, David Jack Alexander Sinead Julia Chelsea Christopher

Year 10

	EXCELLENT COMMUNITY SERVICE & CONTRIBUTION TO SCHOOL LIFE
	Jack Kirsty Tyne-Audrey
	EXCELLENT PROGRESS
	Lisa Matthew

Year 10

	EXCELLENT EFFORT
	Terri Mark Chantelle Rosie Lee April Emily

100% ATTENDANCE AWARD

Year 10

TWO YEARS
Michael
Rhys

THREE YEARS
Nicola

FOUR YEARS
Andrew
Emma
Samantha

Year 11

THREE YEARS
Victoria
Robert

Year 11

	SUBJECT AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE
	English		Seoana
	Mathematics		Hazel
	Science		Samuel
	Art		Sade-Marie
	Dance		Charlotte
	Design & Technology
	Food		Gemma
	Graphics		Stuart
	Textiles		Hayley
	Drama		Lyndsey
	French		Camille
	Geography		Gemma
	German		Taylor
	History		Olivia
	ICT		Kimberley
	Music		Jonathan
	Media Studies		Edward
	Physical Education		Thomas
	Religious Education		Ryan
	Psychology		Hannah
	Statistics		Charlotte
	The Jade Ryan Memorial Cup Courtney Outstanding Pupil of the Year

Laura

Year 11

	EXCELLENT ATTAINMENT
	Darren Corrie Daniel Angeles Kayleigh David

Year 11

	EXCELLENT EXAMINATION RESULTS Christopher Natalie Chloe James Rachel Aprajita Marc Adam

Year 11

	EXCELLENT EXAMINATION RESULTS
	Christopher Natalie Chloe James Rachel Aprajita Marc

Adam

Superb musical performances
from
Abi, Lauren, Georgie, Sophia, Jessica,
Sophie,
Poerty Performed By
Sarah-Jane & Rebecca

Pupil Voice in Action: Year 8 Year Council

The Year 8 Council has already been busy this term getting involved with the `Eco-School' campaign run by Miss Hann and in this week's assembly, those nominated to represent their tutor groups were awarded with their `Year Council' badges. Congratulations and well done to the following pupils; Harry, Lucy, Beth, Marcus, Tom, Abbie, Jake, Lacey, Harry, Lacey, Holly, Josh, Kathryn, Harry, Gemma, Harry, Beth and Josh.

If you have any ideas for what you think your Year Council should be doing or you want to get involved then look out for your representatives or see Mrs Spinks in ML5.

RUNEMARKS

By Joanne Harris

Maddy was born 500 years after the end of the world with a rusty-coloured runemark on her hand - a symbol of the old gods and a cause for suspicion.

Odin, Loki and the other Norse gods come to life in this hugely imaginative and very funny fantasy novel.

One of Richard & Judy's recommended children's reads.

This week every Year 7 pupil received a free book from the Booked Up National scheme. In September, each year 7 pupil chose their free book from a varied selection of 12 books.

After eagerly waiting since then, the pupils were told of the books' arrival in assembly on Wednesday morning. With much anticipation, boxes were taken to each tutor room. Each pupil received a goody bag containing their book and a bookmark.

This is a really exciting opportunity for lots of reading for enjoyment. Which book did you choose? What about your friends? Do you wish you'd chosen a different title? Don't forget you can swap with your friends after you've read your book! Do you want to try one of the other books too? We have all the titles in the school library, or why not pop along to your local library?

Check out the website www.bookedup.org.uk and log on to the Your Space area. There are loads of great things to see, including author interviews, celebrity favourite reads and you can vote for your favourite book. Which of the 12 is the most popular at the moment?

Enjoy reading your books and don't forget to come and tell me all about them!

Mrs Waghorn